A Complete List (with Statistics) of the NFL Players Arrested For Domestic Abuse in the 21st Century
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Updated 3/27/19 - To see how prevalent domestic abuse is in the NFL and to continue to raise awareness of this problem both inside and outside the NFL, we extracted from Brent Schrotenboer's database of arrests, charges, and citations (USA Today) all the NFL players who have been arrested for domestic violence since the year 2000.
It's staggering.
A little while back, Ray Rice became the intersection of domestic violence and the National Football League.
Sadly, he’s neither the first nor the last NFL player who’s been arrested for assaulting their wife or striking their girlfriend.
Rice is, however, the only one who had their crime caught on video.
If you thought the video of Rice punching his future spouse was unsettling just imagine if some of the following incidents had unfolded in front of a camera (and Roger Goodell was made to watch them all).
About This NFL PLayer Domestic Violence List
Our list contains 80 current and former NFL players who were arrested for domestic violence a combined 94 times. Inclusion meant you had been arrested for domestic violence after Jan. 1, 2000 at the same time you were on an NFL roster.
For a few players, they were about to become, or had recently been, employed by the National Football League. When possible, domestic violence arrests before or after a player’s NFL career have been mentioned.
Former players who were arrested for domestic violence ONLY after their playing days, or future players who were arrested for domestic violence ONLY before their tenure with the NFL, were excluded.
The team represented the most in our list is the Miami Dolphins. They have employed 14 players who had been, were, or went on to be, arrested for domestic violence.
That doesn’t mean 14 current Dolphins were arrested for domestic violence. It just means that since the turn of the century 14 players arrested for domestic violence also have a connection to the Dolphins franchise. Conversely, the Philadelphia Eagles are the only NFL team that has signed nary a player arrested for domestic violence in the 2000s.
Of the 94 domestic violence arrests referenced below, 30 ended with the charge, or the charges, being dropped. Thirteen have not been resolved or their resolution is unknown. The other 51 cases ended in some sort of verdict. Those verdicts sentenced perpetrators to a total of 49 days of incarceration (minus the time waiting to see a judge).
Of those 49 days in jail, 30 were deferred and the other 19 were served by one player (Michael Pittman). The arrests also resulted in more than 21 years of probation.
The cases that ended in a verdict generated $18,376.50 worth of fines or fees (that’s not including fines from the NFL, loss of game checks, and legal costs). In 2014, the minimum NFL salary is $420,000. If you break that down it comes to $26,250 a game. So the lowest paid NFL player can pay all of the domestic violence fines incurred by their comrades in the last 15 years with a single game check.
Two of the players on our list are currently serving what is tantamount to an indefinite suspension.
Ray Rice with his wife in court
Other interesting statistics include: the remaining 78 players have been suspended for a combined 102 games.
Of those 102 games, just 24 were related to a domestic violence arrest. It should be noted that several players were cut shortly after being charge with DV.
Of the 80 men listed below, 62 are six-feet or taller and 16 weighed 300 or more pounds during their playing days. Twenty-six have been members of Super Bowl winning teams and 17 were drafted in the first round.
As for their victims, 13 had at least one child with their assailant and six were pregnant at the time of the abuse.
Only two victims are named because both were celebrities before their domestic violence incidents. All but one victim was the paramour, or former paramour, of their attacker. The lone exception is the mother of her attacker.
The Player List:
Kevin Alexander – LB
Born: July 1, 1987
Height: 6’ 4”
Weight: 265 lbs.
College: Clemson
Drafted: Undrafted
NFL History:
Denver Broncos (2010)
Career Highlight: Played in eight games in 2010
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Dec. 20, 2010
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Kevin Alexander released after arrest
Kevin Alexander was arrested after he struck, pushed, and grabbed his girlfriend by her throat. He was released on $2,000 bail. The Broncos quickly waived Alexander but the team said it was a football decision. Alexander’s case was eventually dropped after his girlfriend refused to cooperate
Willie Andrews – CB
Born: Nov. 2, 1983
Height: 5’ 10”
Weight: 190 lbs.
College: Baylor
Drafted: 2006 (Round 7, Pick 229)
NFL History:
New England Patriots (2006-2007)
Career Highlight: 74-yard touchdown run against Miami Dolphins
Highest NFL Salary: $360,000 (2007)
Number of Arrests: Five
Arrested For Domestic Violence: June 30, 2008
Resolution: Unresolved
NFL Suspension: None (but was cut by New England Patriots the following day)
More Info: Patriots release Andrews
Willie Andrews found himself in jail after brandishing a gun during an argument with his girlfriend. He allegedly pointed the firearm at her head. The gun was later found near a dumpster. Andrews was also arrested two days after the Patriots lost to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII. Police found $6,808 in cash and a half-pound of marijuana in his car.
Mario Bates – RB
Born: Jan. 16, 1973
Height: 6’ 2”
Weight: 239 lbs.
College: Arizona State
Drafted: 1994 (Round 2, Pick 44)
NFL History:
New Orleans Saints (1994–1997)
Arizona Cardinals (1998–1999)
Detroit Lions (2000)
Career Highlight: Started all 16 games for the New Orleans Saints in 1995
Highest NFL Salary: $414,100 (2000)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: March 14, 2000
Resolution: Two years’ probation and $364 fine
NFL Suspension: One game
More Info: Mario Bates could face NFL sanctions over charge
Mario Bates found himself in irons after slapping his girlfriend who is also the mother of his child. When Bates’ girlfriend tried to dial 911 he ripped the phone off the wall. Bates spent the night in jail and was ordered to have no “uninvited contacted” with his girlfriend.
Rocky Bernard – DT
Born: April 19, 1979
Height: 6’ 3”
Weight: 301 lbs.
College: Texas A&M
Drafted: 2002 (Round 5, Pick 146)
NFL History:
Seattle Seahawks (2002–2008)
New York Giants (2009–2012)
Career Highlight: Super Bowl XLVI champion (2011 season)
Highest NFL Salary: $3 million (2007)
Nickname: “Rocky” (real name “Robert”)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: April 21, 2008
Resolution: Diversion program, domestic violence treatment, and agreed not to contact the victim for two years
NFL Suspension: One game
More Info: Seahawks' Rocky Bernard arrested for investigation of domestic violence
At a Seattle nightclub, Rocky Bernard punched his ex-girlfriend and mother of his child. He struck her so hard that her head bounced off a class divider. Afraid of the 300-pound defensive lineman, the victim and her friend fled the nightclub and into a friend’s vehicle. As the car fled, Bernard was seen punching its windows. He was arrested at 3 am.
Will Billingsley – S
Born: April 23, 1984
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 195 lbs.
College: North Carolina A&T
Drafted: Undrafted
NFL History:
Miami Dolphins (2008-2009)
New York Jets (2010)
Career Highlight: None (never made it passed “practice squad player”)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Oct. 5, 2009
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Dolphins player faces domestic violence charges
Will Billingsley was apprehended for assaulting his girlfriend and resisting arrest. When police arrived on scene they found scratches on her arm and neck. The victim was also shackled and hauled away after she tried to stop the police from doing the same to Billingsley. He was cut by Jets on July 29, 2011.
Michael Boley – LB
Born: Aug. 24, 1982
Height: 6’ 3”
Weight: 230 lbs.
College: Southern Miss
Drafted: 2005 (Round 5, Pick 160)
NFL History:
Atlanta Falcons (2005–2008)
New York Giants (2009–2012)
Cincinnati Bengals (2013)
Career Highlight: Super Bowl XLVII champion (2011 season)
Current Contract: One year/$840,000
Number of Arrests: Two (“secretly arrested” for child abuse)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: May 3, 2008
Resolution: Sentenced to diversion program
NFL Suspension: One game
More Info: Boley arrested after altercation with wife
Michael Boley was arrested and charged with battery after he became physical with his wife. He was released on $1,200 bond.
Vaughn Booker – DE
Born: Feb. 24, 1968
Height: 6’ 5”
Weight: 300 lbs.
College: Cincinnati
Drafted: Undrafted
NFL History:
Kansas City Chiefs (1994-1997)
Green Bay Packers (1998-1999)
Cincinnati Bengals (2000-2002)
Career Highlight: Recorded a sack in each of the first three games of the 1999 season
Highest NFL Salary: $1.35 million (2002)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Aug. 31, 2001
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Bengals Arrests since 2000
On the last day of August in 2001, police arrested Vaughn Booker on domestic violence charges. His wife called authorities at 3 a.m. Booker allegedly pushed her.
Sam Brandon – S
Born: July 5, 1979
Height: 6’ 2”
Weight: 200 lbs.
College: UNLV
Drafted: 2002 (Round 4, Pick 131)
NFL History:
Denver Broncos (2002-2006)
Career Highlight: Started ten games for Denver Broncos in 2003
Highest NFL Salary: $656,000 (2005)
Nickname: “Sam” (real name Samuel)
Number of Arrests: Three (violated court order)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: June 2, 2004; July 4, 2005
Resolution:
Frist Arrest: Case dropped
Second Arrest: Suspended by NFL
NFL Suspension: Two games
More Info: Backup safety out two games
Sam Brandon was arrested in the summer of 2004 and 2005 on domestic violence charges. For his transgressions he was suspended the first two games of the 2007 season.
Jammal Brown – OT
Born: March 30, 1981
Height: 6’ 6”
Weight: 317 lbs.
College: Oklahoma
Drafted: 2005 (Round 1, Pick 13)
NFL History:
New Orleans Saints (2005−2009)
Washington Redskins (2010−2012)
Career Highlight: Super Bowl XLIV champion (2009 season)
Highest NFL Salary: $3.29 million (2009)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: June 22, 2006
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Ex-Sooner Jammal Brown arrested
Jammal Brown was arrested on domestic battery charge after his wife dialed 911. By the time the cops arrived Brown had fled the scene. He returned, however, as they were wrapping up their investigation. That’s when he was taken into custody—police were certain that the couple had a “physical altercation.” Brown was eventually released after posting a $5,000 bond.
Dez Bryant - WR
Born: Nov. 4, 1988
Height: 6’ 2”
Weight: 220 lbs.
College: Oklahoma State
Drafted: 2000 (Round 1, Pick 24)
NFL History:
Dallas Cowboys (2010-present)
Career Highlight: Caught 13 passes in one game
Current Contract: Five year/$11,810,500 ($8.625 million guaranteed)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: July 19, 2012
Resolution: Unresolved
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Allegedly Hit Mom in Face, Ripped Her Bra
"I’m done with domestic abuse.” — Dez Bryant
Dez Bryant’s victim wasn’t his girlfriend or his spouse. Bryant’s victim was his mother. The Cowboys star wide out allegedly hit his mom in the face with his baseball cap and ripped her bra while grabbing her. Bryant later turned himself into authorities.
Dwayne Carswell – TE
Born: Jan. 18, 1972
Height: 6’ 3”
Weight: 290 lbs.
College: Liberty
Drafted: Undrafted
NFL History:
Denver Broncos (1994-2006)
Career Highlight: Two-time Super Bowl champion
Highest NFL Salary: $900,000 (2002)
Nickname: “House”
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Aug. 9, 1998; March 2, 2001; July 4, 2003
Resolution:
First Arrest: One year’s probation
Second Arrest: Diversion program and community service
Third Arrest: One year’s probation
NFL Suspension: One game
More Info: Russell, Carswell cases dismissed
In 1998, Dwayne Carswell grabbed his girlfriend by the neck. In 2001, he pushed his girlfriend out of his truck but the case was eventually dismissed on the contingent that he make a $10,000 donation to the YWCA of Pueblo, Colorado; perform 40 hours of community service; pay his victim’s travel expenses, and write a letter of apology. Two years later he bit and strangled his girlfriend outside of an Atlanta nightclub.
Chris Cook – CB
Born: Feb. 15, 1987
Height: 6’ 2”
Weight: 212 lbs.
College: Virginia
Drafted: 2010 (Round 2, Pick 34)
NFL History:
Minnesota Vikings (2010–2013)
San Francisco 49ers (2014–present)
Career Highlight: Ejected from game after touching an official
Current Contract: One year/$730,000
Number of Arrests: Two (arrested after brandishing a gun during an argument)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Oct. 22, 2011
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None (but was suspended by Minnesota Vikings for 10 games)
More Info: Chris Cook charged with felony assault
"There's always two sides to a story!" — Chris Cook
Chris Cook became agitated when he learned that his girlfriend had spoken to her ex-boyfriend. Cook threw her on a bed and strangled her. She freed herself by pulling Cook’s dreadlocks. Cook then hit her in the ear. As the victim ran into the living room, the defensive back grabbed her by the neck. When police arrived they found Cook’s girlfriend bloodied, marks on her neck, and her eye hemorrhaging.
Markus Curry – CB
Born: April 7, 1981
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 181 lbs.
College: Michigan
Drafted: Undrafted
NFL History:
San Diego Chargers (2005-2006)
San Francisco 49ers (2007)
Career Highlight: Appeared in two games in 2006
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Oct. 12, 2001; Oct. 9, 2006
Resolution:
First Arrest: Unknown
Second Arrest: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None (but San Diego Chargers released him hours after his arrest)
More Info: Fourth Charger to get in trouble, DB Curry is released
In October of 2009, Markus Curry allegedly injured the mother of his child while a member of the San Diego Chargers’ practice squad. He was arrested for domestic violence during a traffic stop. Curry was the fifth Charger arrested since April of that year, but the first one to get cut. Curry was also arrested on domestic assault charges while a freshman at Michigan.
Lional Dalton – DT
Born: Feb. 21, 1975
Height: 6’ 1”
Weight: 315 lbs.
College: Eastern Michigan
Drafted: Undrafted
NFL History:
Baltimore Ravens (1998-2001)
Denver Broncos (2002)
Washington Redskins (2003)
Kansas City Chiefs (2004-2006)
Houston Texans (2006)
Career Highlight: Super Bowl XXXV champion (2000 season)
Highest NFL Salary: $1.2 million
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Nov. 25, 2005
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: The Chiefs are on the warpath!
Lional Dalton ruined Thanksgiving 2005 when he was arrested for domestic battery after a violent confrontation with his wife. The charges were eventually dropped when she refused to testify.
Najeh Davenport - RB
Born: Feb. 8, 1979
Height: 6’ 1”
Weight: 247 lbs.
College: Miami
Drafted: 2000 (Round 4, Pick 135)
NFL History:
Green Bay Packers (2002–2005)
Pittsburgh Steelers (2006–2008)
Indianapolis Colts (2008)
Career Highlight: On Dec. 20, 2007, Davenport rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries against the St. Louis Rams. He also had two catches for 44 yards and another touchdown.
Highest NFL Salary: $595,000 (2007)
Nickname: “Dookie” “The Dump Truck”
Number of Arrests: Two
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Oct. 4, 2007
Resolution: Unknown
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: 911 Call - Pittsburgh Steelers' Najeh Davenport
While Najeh Davenport was picking up his son, he told the child’s mother that he was going to keep him. The injury-plagued running back then tried to drive off as his victim was unbuckling her child. That was followed by Davenport slapping, strangling, and throwing his victim to the ground while she was holding their son. In college, Davenport was arrested for breaking into the dorm room of a woman and defecating in a laundry basket.
Corey Dillon – RB
Born: Oct. 24, 1974
Height: 6’ 1”
Weight: 225 lbs.
College: Washington
Drafted: 1997 (Round 2, Pick 43)
NFL History:
Cincinnati Bengals (1997–2003)
New England Patriots (2004–2006)
Career Highlight: 11,241 rushing yards
Highest NFL Salary: $2.9 million (2003)
Number of Arrests: Four (numerous legal troubles as a minor)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Aug. 26, 2000; April 28, 2010
Resolution:
First Arrest: Entered diversion program and donated $750 to a woman’s shelter
Second Arrest: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Bengals' Dillon Arrested
"The truth will always set people free, so let it be told. I'm a real dude and if I did it, I deserve the punishment. But in this case it's not the case at all.” — Corey Dillon
In 2000, Corey Dillon was arrested after police found his wife bleeding from the mouth. He was taken into custody outside of a Washington State home but the incident actually took place in a car—while Dillon’s wife was driving. Dillon was arrested again for domestic violence in 2010 but this time in California.
Reuben Droughns – RB
Born: Aug. 21, 1978
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 207 lbs.
College: Oregon
Drafted: 2000 (Round 3, Pick 81)
NFL History:
Detroit Lions (2000–2001)
Miami Dolphins (2001)
Detroit Lions (2001)
Denver Broncos (2002–2004)
Cleveland Browns (2005–2006)
New York Giants (2007–2008)
Career Highlight: Super Bowl XLII Champion (2007 season)
Highest NFL Salary: $1.2 million (2006)
Number of Arrests: Four
Arrested For Domestic Violence: May 12, 2006
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Arrest report alleges Droughns threw wife out door
Reuben Droughns was arguing with his wife when he decided to toss her to the floor. He then grabbed her by the waist and threw her on a bed. Droughns’ wife told the running back that she wanted a divorce. In response, Droughns picked her up, flung her over his shoulder, and threw her out of the house. He initially locked the door but after a few moments he allowed her back in. Droughns left the residence but not before taking her wedding ring, credit cards, and cash.
Jonathan Dwyer – RB
Born: July 26, 1989
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 229 lbs.
College: Georgia Tech
Drafted: 2010 (Round 6, Pick 188)
NFL History:
Pittsburgh Steelers (2010–2013)
Arizona Cardinals (2014–present)
Career Highlight: Rushed for two touchdowns in 2012
Current Contract: One year/$795,000
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Sept. 17, 2014
Resolution: Unresolved
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Police: Wife believed Arizona Cardinals RB Jonathan Dwyer was cheating
“Hate that feeling after going to the dentist and it feels like someone punched my lip lol” —posted on Jonathan Dwyer’s Twitter account on Sept. 16
Although arrested in September, Jonathan Dwyer is accused of assaulting his wife on July 21 and July 22. On the 21st, Dwyer’s wife refused his sexual advances and an argument ensued. Neighbors eventually called police but when they arrived they couldn’t find Dwyer. He was hiding in the shower. His wife didn’t tell police about the assault because Dwyer threatened to commit suicide in front of her and their child. The next day, Dwyer struck his wife and threw a shoe at her while she was holding their 17-month-old son. Dwyer also threw his wife’s cellphone out of the window of their second story apartment. Dwyer is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Oct. 8
Quincy Enunwa – WR
Born: May 31, 1992
Height: 6’ 2”
Weight: 225 lbs.
College: Nebraska
Drafted: 2014 (Round 6, Pick 209)
NFL History:
New York Jets (2014)
Career Highlight: Ran a 4.44 40-yd dash at 2014 NFL Combine
Current Contract: $107,100 (as member of New York Jets practice squad)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Sept. 4, 2014
Resolution: Unresolved
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: NY Jets practice squad WR Quincy Enunwa arrested for simple assault after domestic dispute in NJ hotel
“I spoke to people in the building. The decisions made were made. It is a pending legal matter, and nobody’s holding it against me until we find out everything that’s going on.” — Quincy Enunwa
Quincy Enunwa, a practice squad wide receiver for the New York Jets, was charged with simple assault stemming from a Sept. 4 domestic violence incident. He allegedly pulled a woman off a bed by her ankles and in the process injured her head and hand. Enunwa pleaded not guilty and the franchise is waiting for the legal process to unfold before doling out any punishment.
Bryce Fisher – DE
Born: May 12, 1977
Height: 6’ 3”
Weight: 265 lbs.
College: Air Force
Drafted: 1999 (Round 7, Pick 248)
NFL History:
Buffalo Bills (1999–2001)
St. Louis Rams (2002–2004)
Seattle Seahawks (2005–2007)
Tennessee Titans (2007–2008)
Career Highlight: Led Seahawks in sacks in 2005
Highest NFL Salary: $2.4 million (2007)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: April 11, 2006
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Seahawks defensive end Fisher charged with assault
During an argument about him having an affair, Bryce Fisher twisted his wife’s arm behind her back. This was especially painful to Fisher’s wife due to a wrist surgery she had in 2005. The case was eventually dropped when Fisher’s wife failed to cooperate.
Steve Foley – LB
Born: Sept. 11, 1975
Height: 6’ 4”
Weight: 265 lbs.
College: UL Monroe
Drafted: 1998 (Round 3, Pick 75)
NFL History:
Cincinnati Bengals (1998-2002)
Houston Texans (2003)
San Diego Chargers (2004-2006)
Career Highlight: Amassed three interceptions during his nine-year career
Highest NFL Salary: $950,000 (2001)
Number of Arrests: Four (including an incident where he was shot by a police officer)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Feb. 5, 2000
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Steve Foley
In 2000, Steve Foley was accused of kicking down a door and grabbing the mother of his son by the throat. Foley has also been arrested after shooting a gun into the air, resisting arrest, and after his dogs bit a woman and killed her puppy.
Lionel Gates – RB
Born: March 13, 1982
Height: 6’ 0”
Weight: 223 lbs.
College: Louisville
Drafted: 2005 (Round 7, Pick 236)
NFL History:
Buffalo Bills (2005)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2006–2007)
Career Highlight: Played in one game in 2007
Highest NFL Salary: $230,000
Arrested For Domestic Violence: March 29, 2007
Resolution: Diversion program and anger management course; ordered to pay $3,200 in restitution
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Buccaneers' Lionel Gates Arrested for Battery
Lionel Gates broke into a woman’s apartment. He vandalized two television sets, destroyed two doors, and put a hole in the wall. He also struck the woman in the face. The woman was pregnant and the two had argued over whether or not the child was his.
Terry Glenn – WR
Born: July 23, 1974
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 196 lbs.
College: Ohio State
Drafted: 1996 (Round 1, Pick 7)
NFL History:
New England Patriots (1996–2001)
Green Bay Packers (2002)
Dallas Cowboys (2003–2007)
Career Highlight: Caught Tom Brady’s first touchdown pass
Highest NFL Salary: $2 million (2006)
Nickname: “She”
Number of Arrests: Six
Arrested For Domestic Violence: May 16, 2001
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: Four games for violating the league’s substance-abuse program (New England Patriots then suspended him for the remainder of the season)
More Info: Terry Glenn: A Checkered Career
“Football is my life.” — Terry Glenn to reporter over the phone at 1:30am
Terry Glenn assaulted his girlfriend and mother of his child in Walpole, Massachusetts. The charges were later dropped. The New England Patriots withheld $1 million payment and eventually suspended him.
Daniel Graham – TE
Born: Nov. 16, 1978
Height: 6’ 3”
Weight: 257 lbs.
College: Colorado
Drafted: 2002 (Round 1, Pick 21)
NFL History:
New England Patriots (2002–2006)
Denver Broncos (2007–2010)
Tennessee Titans (2011)
New Orleans Saints (2012)
Career Highlight: Two-time Super Bowl champion
Highest NFL Salary: $3.2 million (2009)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Jan. 11, 2008
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Here We Go Again.....Daniel Graham Arrested
Daniel Graham and the wife of his child got into an argument about selling a home. He became angry and smacked a bedpost which broke the bed. His girlfriend told police that the previous Sunday he entered the house without permission and didn’t leave when asked.
Ahman Green – RB
Born: Feb. 16, 1977
Height: 6’ 0”
Weight: 220 lbs.
College: Nebraska
Drafted: 1998 (Round 3, Pick 76)
NFL History:
Seattle Seahawks (1998–1999)
Green Bay Packers (2000–2006)
Houston Texans (2007–2008)
Green Bay Packers (2009)
Career Highlight: 4-time Pro Bowler
Highest NFL Salary: $4,375,000
Arrested For Domestic Violence: April 25, 2005
Resolution: Diversion program, community service, and counseling
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Ahman Green arrested for domestic violence
“I'm only human, just like everybody else in this country and this world, and things happen." — Ahman Green
Police received a 911 hang-up call from Ahman Green’s residence. This eventually led to the rusher being arrested for domestic abuse. Green was not very cooperative and police were forced to brandish a Taser. Green’s four-year-old son was home at the time. A couple of days later, Green filed for divorce.
Cornell Green – OT
Born: Aug. 25, 1976
Height: 6’ 6”
Weight: 315 lbs.
College: UCF
Drafted: Undrafted
NFL History:
Atlanta Falcons (1999)
Washington Redskins (2000)
New York Jets (2000–2001)
Miami Dolphins (2001–2002)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002–2003)
Denver Broncos (2004–2005)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2006)
Oakland Raiders (2007–2009)
Buffalo Bills (2010)
Career Highlight: Super Bowl XXXVII champion (2002 season)
Highest NFL Salary: $1.8 million (2009)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: March 21, 2009
Resolution: Attended diversion program and paid court costs
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Raiders' Cornell Green arrested on domestic violence charge
Cornell Green and the mother of his two children got into an argument that turned violent. Namely, Green slammed her against a wall. The lineman then struck the mother of his children in the arm with an aluminum mop handle. Green was eventually arrested at the Tampa International Airport.
Bobby Hamilton – DE
Born: July 1, 1971
Height: 6’ 5”
Weight: 285 lbs.
College: Southern Mississippi
Drafted: Undrafted
NFL History:
Seattle Seahawks (1994)
New York Jets (1996–1999)
New England Patriots (2000–2003)
Oakland Raiders (2004–2005)
New York Jets (2006)
Cleveland Browns (2007)
Career Highlight: Two-time Super Bowl champion
Highest NFL Salary: $1.035 million (2006)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Dec. 27, 2001
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Pats' Hamilton faces domestic assault charge
In December of 2001, in Cumberland, Rhode Island, Bobby Hamilton was arrested on a domestic assault charge. According to a local newspaper, Hamilton grabbed his wife during an argument.
Nick Harper – CB
Born: Sept. 10, 1974
Height: 5’ 10”
Weight: 182 lbs.
College: Fort Valley State
Drafted: Undrafted
NFL History:
Indianapolis Colts (2001-2006)
Tennessee Titans (2007-2009)
Career Highlight: Super Bowl XLI champion (2006 season)
Highest NFL Salary: $3.4 million (2009)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: June 4, 2005
Resolution: Sentenced to a diversion program
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Harper arrested, allegedly hit wife
Nick Harper was accused of hitting his wife at the couple’s Indianapolis home. She was treated for an eye injury but avoided a trip to the hospital. Because of the charges, Harper had to spend two nights in jail. The following January, Harper was accidentally stabbed by his wife who was waving a filet knife during a heated discussion.
Greg Hardy – DE
Born: July 28, 1988
Height: 6’ 4”
Weight: 290 lbs.
College: Mississippi
Drafted: 2010 (Round 6, Pick 175)
NFL History:
Carolina Panthers (2010-present)
Career Highlight: 2013 Pro Bowler
Current Contract: One year/$13.12 million ($13,116,000 guaranteed)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: May 13, 2014
Resolution: 18 months’ probation
NFL Suspension: Currently on “Exempt/Commissioner's Permission List”
More Info: Panthers Greg Hardy guilty of assaulting female, communicating threats
“Run, little girl. You’re going to jail.” — Greg Hardy
Greg Hardy picked up his girlfriend and threw her into a bathtub. He then pulled her by the hair out of the tub while threatening to kill her. When he reached the bedroom he began choking her so hard that she thought she was going to die. Next, he raised his girlfriend over his head and tossed her on a couch covered in assault rifles and shotguns. Hardy “bragged” that the weapons were loaded. Hardy and his assistant (who had apparently been there the entire time) threw the girlfriend out of the apartment. The victim said she had “bruises from head to toe.”
James Harrison – LB
Born: May 4, 1978
Height: 6’ 0”
Weight: 275 lbs.
College: Kent State
Drafted: Undrafted
NFL History:
Pittsburgh Steelers (2002)
Baltimore Ravens (2004)
Pittsburgh Steelers (2004–2012)
Cincinnati Bengals (2013)
Pittsburgh Steelers (2014-Present)
Career Highlight: Two time Super Bowl champion
Highest NFL Salary: $1.2 million (2008)
Nickname: “Silverback” “Deebo”
Arrested For Domestic Violence: March 8, 2008
Resolution: Charges were dropped after he entered anger counseling
NFL Suspension: One game (for a hard hit on Colt McCoy)
More Info: Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker James Harrison Arrested
Afraid for her safety, James Harrison’s girlfriend locked herself in a bedroom. The linebacker busted through the door, grabbed her cell phone, and broke it in two. The linebacker then slapped his girlfriend on the face with an open hand. When police arrived they found red marks on her face. Apparently, the couple had been arguing about baptizing their son.
Leroy Hill – LB
Born: Sept. 14, 1982
Height: 6’ 1”
Weight: 238 lbs.
College: Clemson
Drafted: 2005 (Round 3, Pick 98)
NFL History:
Seattle Seahawks (2005−2012)
Career Highlight: Selected to 2005 Pro Bowl
Highest NFL Salary: $5 million
Number of Arrests: Four (drugs and marijuana possession)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: April 10, 2010; Jan. 29, 2013
Resolution:
First Arrest: Diversion program and 18 months’ probation
Second Arrest: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Police: Seahawks LB Leroy Hill hit, restrained girlfriend in daylong fight
In 2010, Hill allegedly pushed his girlfriend down a flight of stairs. In 2013, he hurled his girlfriend across the room before standing on her chest. He hit her with a bottle on multiple occasions and punched her 15 to 20 times. For about six hours, Hill prevented his girlfriend from leaving his home. She was finally able to flee when Hill went to the bathroom.
Santonio Holmes - WR
Born: March 3, 1984
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 192 lbs.
College: Ohio State
Drafted: 2006 (Round 1, Pick 25)
NFL History:
Pittsburgh Steelers (2006–2009)
New York Jets (2010–2013)
Chicago Bears (2014–present)
Career Highlight: MVP of Super Bowl XLIII (2008)
Highest NFL Salary: $700,000 (2009)
Number of Arrests: Three
Arrested For Domestic Violence: June 19, 2006
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: Four games (for violating the league’s substance abuse policy)
More Info: Steelers' Santonio Holmes charged with domestic violence
"It doesn't mean anger-management classes. It just means I needed someone else to talk with about all the situations and to get an understanding of what was going on." — Santonio Holmes
Santonio Holmes was arrested in Columbus, Ohio on domestic violence and simple assault charges. The mother of his child called police and said the receiver had assaulted her. While police were taking her statement, Holmes returned home and was subsequently arrested. The receiver has also been arrested for disorderly conduct and marijuana possession.
Brad Hopkins - OT
Born: Sept. 5, 1970
Height: 6’ 3”
Weight: 305 lbs.
College: Illinois
Drafted: 1993 (Round 1, Pick 13)
NFL History:
Tennessee Titans (1993-2005)
Career Highlight: Named All-Pro in 2000
Highest NFL Salary: $3.250 million (2003)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: March 14, 2005
Resolution: One year’s probation, $10,000 donation, and anger management course
NFL Suspension: One game
More Info: Hopkins suspended due to domestic assault plea
"The league is very serious about any infraction, and no matter what my intentions were at the time, I am having to pay for it." — Brad Hopkins
In March of 2005, Brad Hopkins was arrested after allegedly assaulting his wife. For some reason, the presiding judge waived the usual 12-hour holding period and Hopkins was release on his own recognizance after posting bail.
Wayne Hunter – OT
Born: July 2, 1981
Height: 6’ 5”
Weight: 318 lbs.
College: Hawaii
Drafted: 2003 (Round 3, Pick 73)
NFL History:
Seattle Seahawks (2003–2005)
Jacksonville Jaguars (2006)
New York Jets (2007–2011)
St. Louis Rams (2012)
Career Highlight: Arguing on the field with Santonio Holmes
Highest NFL Salary: $620,000 (2009)
Number of Arrests: Two (assault)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: July 15, 2003
Resolution: Diversion program and counseling
NFL Suspension: Two games
More Info: Troubled Seahawk Wayne Hunter released
In 2003, Wayne Hunter was accused of assaulting his girlfriend who was eight months pregnant at the time. Five years later, after two one-game suspensions for violated the NFL’s personal-conduct policy, and after causing a fracas at a Seattle-area sports bar, Hunter was released.
A.J. Jefferson – CB
Born: April 4, 1988
Height: 6’ 1”
Weight: 190 lbs.
College: Fresno State
Drafted: Undrafted
NFL History:
Arizona Cardinals (2010–2011)
Minnesota Vikings (2012–2013)
Seattle Seahawks (2014–present)
Career Highlight: Amassed two interceptions
Current Contract: One year/$730,000
Nickname: “A.J.” (real name is Anthony Ray)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Nov. 25, 2013
Resolution: Unresolved
NFL Suspension: Four games (handed out after he was released by the Minnesota Vikings)
More Info: Former Viking A.J. Jefferson charged with strangling girlfriend
A.J. Jefferson and his girlfriend returned home after a night out. They entered into an argument which ended with her going to bed and Jefferson leaving. Jefferson returned angry over the fact that she hadn’t answered his text messages. He grabbed her by the throat, pulled her off the bed, and onto the floor. According to the complaint, the victim didn’t fight back because he’s a “lot bigger” than she is.
Chad Johnson – WR
Born: Jan. 9, 1978
Height: 6’ 1”
Weight: 188 lbs.
College: Oregon State
Drafted: 2001 (Round 2, Pick 36)
NFL History:
Cincinnati Bengals (2001-2010)
New England Patriots (2011)
Miami Dolphins (2012)
Career Highlight: Member of Cincinnati Bengals 40th Anniversary Team
Highest NFL Salary: $4.5 million (2009)
Nickname: “Chad Ochocinco”
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Aug. 11, 2012
Resolution: Received probation and forced to attend counseling
NFL Suspension: None (but was cut by Miami Dolphins)
More Info: Broward County issues arrest warrant for Chad Johnson
On July 4, 2012, Chad Johnson married reality television star Evelyn Lozada. On Aug. 11, 2012, he head-butted Lozada during an argument. On Aug. 14, 2012, Lozada filed for divorce. The following March Johnson skipped out on his probation and Broward County issued an open warrant for his arrest.
Larry Johnson – RB
Born: Nov. 19, 1979
Height: 6’ 1”
Weight: 235 lbs.
College: Penn State
Drafted: 2003 (Round 1, Pick 27)
NFL History:
Kansas City Chiefs (2003–2009)
Cincinnati Bengals (2009)
Washington Redskins (2010)
Miami Dolphins (2011)
Career Highlight: NFL single-season record for rushing attempts
Highest NFL Salary: $2.5 million (2008)
Number of Arrests: Five
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Dec. 5, 2003; Sept 9, 2005; Oct. 5, 2012
Resolution:
First arrest: Diversion program, 120 hours community service, and anger management class
Second arrest: Case dropped
Third arrest: One year’s probation, 48 hours of community service, six months of counseling, and fined $345
NFL Suspension: One game
More Info: Johnson arrested, charged in altercation with girlfriend
In 2003, during an argument, Larry Johnson waved a gun at a girlfriend. In 2005, he shoved a girlfriend to the floor of a bar. In 2012, he was taken into police custody when a girlfriend accused him of beating and strangling her. Johnson strangled her so hard she blacked out. When she awoke she found herself in the hallway in just her underwear. Johnson has also spat in a woman’s face and pushed a woman. Both of those incidents occurred at Kansas City nightclubs.
Sean Locklear – OT
Born: May 29, 1981
Height: 6’ 4”
Weight: 310 lbs.
College: North Carolina State University
Drafted: 2004 (Round 3, Pick 84)
NFL History:
Seattle Seahawks (2004–2010)
Washington Redskins (2011)
New York Giants (2012)
Atlanta Falcons (2013)
Career Highlight: Played in Super Bowl XL (2005 season)
Highest NFL Salary: $1,850,000
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Jan. 15, 2006
Resolution: Diversion program and community service
NFL Suspension: One game
More Info: Seahawks' Locklear arrested for domestic violence
Sean Locklear was arrested after an incident outside of a Seattle bar. He allegedly grabbed his girlfriend by the neck and by the time police arrived there was still a visible handprint on her neck. Locklear became upset after seeing his sweetheart dance with another man.
Brandon Marshall – WR
Born: March 23, 1994
Height: 6’ 4”
Weight: 230 lbs.
College: Central Florida
Drafted: 2006 (Round 4, Pick 119)
NFL History:
Denver Broncos (2006–2009)
Miami Dolphins (2010–2011)
Chicago Bears (2012–present)
Career Highlight: Set NFL record for most receptions in a single game with 21.
Current Contract: Three years/$30 million ($22.3 million guaranteed)
Nickname: “The Beast”
Number of Arrests: Five
Arrested For Domestic Violence: March 26, 2007; March 6, 2008; March 1, 2009
Resolution:
First Arrest: Case dropped
Second Arrest: Acquitted
Third Arrest: Diversion program
NFL Suspension: One game (reduced from three)
More Info: Brandon Marshall domestic violence allegations back in spotlight
Brandon Marshall was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder on July 30, 2011. He claims the disorder has negatively affected his adult life. Marshall attended NBA star Kenyon Martin’s birthday party where Broncos teammate Darrent Williams was fatally shot. The receiver was also stabbed by his wife on April 23, 2011.
Jerome Mathis - TE
Born: July 26, 1983
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 184 lbs.
College: Hampton University
Drafted: 2005 (Round 4, Pick 114)
NFL History:
Houston Texans (2005–2007)
Washington Redskins (2008)
Career Highlight: One of three rookies selected to the 2005 Pro Bowl
Highest NFL Salary: $435,000 (2007)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Feb. 18, 2008
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Texans' Mathis charged with assault of girlfriend
Jerome Mathis was arrested without incident after he pushed his common-law wife onto a bed and strangled her. Mathis wrapped his hands around her neck because he was angry that he couldn’t find his cell phone charger. His common-law wife was six months pregnant at the time.
Tony McDaniel – DT
Born: Jan. 20, 1985
Height: 6’ 7”
Weight: 305 lbs.
College: Tennessee
Drafted: Undrafted
NFL History:
Jacksonville Jaguars (2006−2008)
Miami Dolphins (2009−2012)
Seattle Seahawks (2013−present)
Career Highlight: Super Bowl XLVIII champion (2013 season)
Current Contract: Two year/$5.750 million ($1.250 million guaranteed)
Number of Arrests: Two (in college, he punched a man in the face during a pickup basketball game)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Feb. 6, 2010
Resolution: Pleaded no contest to a lesser charge and received six months’ probation
NFL Suspension: One game
More Info: Miami Dolphins player Tony McDaniel charged with domestic violence
Tony McDaniel and his girlfriend got into an early morning argument about a late night of partying. McDaniel allegedly pushed his girlfriend who fell and hit her head on the pavement.
Ray McDonald – DE
Born: Sept. 2, 1984
Height: 6’ 3”
Weight: 290 lbs.
College: Florida
Drafted: 2007 (Round 3, Pick 97)
NFL History:
San Francisco 49ers (2007-present)
Career Highlight: BCS National Championship (2007)
Current Contract: Five years/$20,100,000 ($6,000,000 guaranteed)
Number of Arrests: Three (DUI and outstanding warrant)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Feb. 8, 2012
Resolution: Unresolved
More Info: Ray McDonald arrested on domestic violence charges
"Truth will come out." — Ray McDonald
Ray McDonald was arrested at 2am after he allegedly assaulted his fiancée. The assault occurred during a party thrown in honor of McDonald’s birthday. In attendance were other members of the San Francisco 49ers. A Sept. 29th court hearing, where McDonald would have faced arraignment, was canceled. It won’t be rescheduled unless McDonald is charged with a crime. The 49ers have not disciplined McDonald.
Damion McIntosh – OT
Born: March 25, 1977
Height: 6’ 4”
Weight: 328 lbs.
College: Kansas State
Drafted: 2000 (Round 3, Pick 83)
NFL History:
San Diego Chargers (2000–2003)
Miami Dolphins (2004–2006)
Kansas City Chiefs (2007–2008)
Seattle Seahawks (2009)
Career Highlight: Started 30 consecutive games for the Miami Dolphins
Highest NFL Salary: $1.318 million (2003)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Feb. 15, 2006
Resolution: Case dropped due to lack of evidence
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Mcintosh Is Arrested After Fight With Wife
"We got into an argument. I pushed her to the floor. She hit her head pretty hard." — Damion McIntosh
When police arrived they found Damion McIntosh’s girlfriend lying face down and unresponsive on the bathroom floor. McIntosh had pushed her during an argument. In fact, he pushed her so hard that she was unable to communicate with officers. She needed (and received) immediate medical attention.
Randy McMichael – TE
Born: June 28, 1979
Height: 6’ 3”
Weight: 255 lbs.
College: Georgia
Drafted: 2002 (Round 4, Pick 114)
NFL History:
Miami Dolphins (2002−2006)
St. Louis Rams (2007−2009)
San Diego Chargers (2010−2012)
Career Highlight: Grabbed 73 receptions in 2004
Highest NFL Salary: $3.6 million (2009)
Number of Arrests: Two
Arrested For Domestic Violence: June 29, 2004; July 10, 2005
Resolution:
First arrest: Case dropped
Second arrest: Three months’ probation and $500 fine
NFL Suspension: None (although he was docked one week’s pay)
More Info: Mcmichael Faces Battery Charge
"My wife hit me and I am defending myself." — Randy McMichael to the emergency operator
In 2004, while playing for the Miami Dolphins, Randy McMichael was arrested after he hit his wife. She was six months pregnant at the time. McMichael’s wife claims he grabbed her by the arm and struck her multiple times. McMichael said he hit his wife while vomiting in the bathroom. In 2005, after having too much to drink, he gave his wife a bloody nose at a Waffle House in Georgia. McMichael was cut by the San Diego Chargers on March 12, 2013.
Phillip Merling
Born: April 19, 1985
Height: 6’ 5”
Weight: 315 lbs.
College: Clemson
Drafted: 2008 (Round 2, Pick 32)
NFL History:
Miami Dolphins (2008–2011)
Green Bay Packers (2012)
Washington Redskins (2013)
Career Highlight: Intercepted a Brett Favre pass and ran it back for a touchdown
Highest NFL Salary: $500,000 (2009)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: May 26, 2010
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Bail set at $15,000 for Miami Dolphins' Phillip Merling on aggravated battery charge
"I play football for the Miami Dolphins." — Phillip Merlin
In early reports about Phillip Merlin’s domestic violence incident, in which he was charged with alleged aggravated battery, it said that he should have known his victim was pregnant. Later we learned that the victim was Merling’s girlfriend and the couple already had one child together.
Shawne Merriman – LB
Born: May 25, 1984
Height: 6’ 4”
Weight: 261 lbs.
College: Maryland
Drafted: 2005 (Round 1, Pick 12)
NFL History:
San Diego Chargers (2005–2010)
Buffalo Bills (2010–2012)
Career Highlight: San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team
Highest NFL Salary: $2.972 million (2009)
Nickname: “Lights Out”
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Sept. 6, 2009
Resolution: Case dismissed
NFL Suspension: Four games (for violating the NFL’s steroid policy)
More Info: NFL's Merriman arrested, accused of choking Tila Tequila
During a party at his home in suburban San Diego, Shawne Merriman allegedly strangled celebrity Tila Tequila. Also, he allegedly kept the reality TV star from leaving his home. The following December, Merriman sued Tequila for trademark infringement. The linebacker was awarded a $2 million default settlement that was later set aside.
Willie Middlebrooks - CB
Born: Feb. 12, 1979
Height: 6’ 1”
Weight: 200 lbs.
College: Minnesota
Drafted: 2001 (Round 1, Pick 24)
NFL History:
Denver Broncos (2001-2004)
San Francisco 49ers (2005)
Denver Broncos (2006)
Career Highlight: Started two games in 2004
Highest NFL Salary: $500,000
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Jan. 1, 2005
Resolution: Ordered to take nine months of domestic violence classes and 18-month deferred sentence
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Together We Make Football
On New Year’s Day 2005, Willie Middlebrooks’ girlfriend told police that he strangled her twice—during one of those strangulations he lifted her off the floor. The victim was treated for injuries at a local hospital. Middlebrooks’ agent said he was a “high-character guy… in a bad situation.”
William Moore - S
Born: May 18, 1985
Height: 6’ 0”
Weight: 221 lbs.
College: Missouri
Drafted: 2009 (Round 2 Pick 55)
NFL History:
Atlanta Falcons (2009-present)
Career Highlight: 2012 Pro Bowler
Current Contract: Five year/$32 million ($14 million guaranteed)
Number of Arrests: Two (driving with a suspended license)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: April 18, 2013
Resolution: Unresolved
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Falcons safety William Moore arrested on battery charge
William Moore was charged with simple battery when he allegedly grabbed a woman’s shoulder. The arrest came a month after Moore signed a huge contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
A.J. Nicholson – LB
Born: June 25, 1983
Height: 6’ 1”
Weight: 240 lbs.
College: Florida State
Drafted: 2006 (Round 5, Pick 157)
NFL History:
Cincinnati Bengals (2006)
Career Highlight: Rated one of the top five middle linebackers in the 2006 NFL Draft
Number of Arrests: Two
Arrested For Domestic Violence: May 18, 2007
Resolution: Forced to enter a diversion program but case was dropped after 40 hours of community service.
NFL Suspension: None (but was cut by Cincinnati Bengals)
More Info: Bengals Release A.J. Nicholson
“I've gotten a few really good, clean hits out here, and those always feel good.” — A.J. Nicholson
Police thought A.J. Nicholson hit his girlfriend in the face, but they apparently “misunderstood” the situation. Nicholson’s girlfriend claims she hit herself in the face with a cell phone. Despite the recantation, Nicholson was cut by the Bengals and sentenced to community service.
Quinn Ojinnaka – OT
Born: April 23, 1984
Height: 6’ 5”
Weight: 295 lbs.
College: Syracuse
Drafted: 2006 (Round 5, Pick 139)
NFL History:
Atlanta Falcons (2006–2010)
New England Patriots (2010)
St. Louis Rams (2011)
Indianapolis Colts (2011)
St. Louis Rams (2012)
Career Highlight: Started 20 NFL games
Highest NFL Salary: $535,000 (2009)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: May 26, 2009
Resolution: Diversion program
NFL Suspension: One game
More Info: Quinn Ojinnaka Of The Atlanta Falcons Accused Of Throwing His Wife Down Some Stairs
Quinn Ojinnake and his wife began to argue over one his female Facebook friends. During the argument, Ojinnaka spat on her, threw her down a flight of stairs, and then fled the house. The offensive tackle said his wife tried to stab him with a pen.
Kalvin Pearson – S
Born: Oct. 22, 1978
Height: 5’ 10”
Weight: 200 lbs.
College: Grambling
Drafted: Undrafted
NFL History:
Cleveland Browns (2002)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004–2007)
Detroit Lions (2008–2009)
Career Highlight: Started 10 games in 2008
Highest NFL Salary: $620,000 (2009)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: April 26, 2008
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Lions' Kalvin Pearson avoids felony charges
Kalvin Pearson strangled his girlfriend as she sat in a SUV. He also grabbed her by the hair. After a struggle, Pearson fled the scene. He was later arrested and released on a $500 bond. His girlfriend was pregnant at the time of the assault.
Jermaine Phillips – S
Born: March 27, 1979
Height: 6’ 2”
Weight: 230 lbs.
College: Georgia
Drafted: 2002 (Round 5, Pick 157)
NFL History:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002–2009)
Career Highlight: Super Bowl XXXVII champion (2002 season)
Highest NFL Salary: $2.050 million (2008)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Jan. 10, 2010
Resolution: Diversion program
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Bucs safety Jermaine Phillips arrested, charged with choking his wife
Jermain Phillips sang to the police. Before he was processed he admitted that he had indeed pushed his wife by her neck. In the incident report, it says Philips had actually impeded his wife’s breathing. The incident began when Phillips’ wife questioned him about a woman’s number she found in his phone.
Michael Pittman – RB
Born: Aug. 14, 1975
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 228 lbs.
College: Fresno State
Drafted: 1998 (Round 4, Pick 135)
NFL History:
Arizona Cardinals (1998–2001)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002–2007)
Denver Broncos (2008)
Career Highlight: Super Bowl XXXVII champion (2002 season)
Highest NFL Salary: $1 million (2005 and 2007)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: 1997 (while in college); June 10, 2001; June 23, 2001; May 31, 2003
Resolution:
First Arrest: Batterers’ treatment program and two years’ probation
Second Arrest: Diversion program and anger management
Third Arrest: Three years’ probation and five days in jail
Fourth Arrest: 14 days in jail
NFL Suspension: One game
More Info: Cards' Pittman arrested again in domestic dispute
His first DV arrest came in college when he slammed a girlfriend’s face into a car seat. On June 10, 2001 Michael Pittman was visiting his wife and 1-year-old son when an argument broke out. As Pittman was leaving, he attempted to take items from her apartment. About three weeks later, Pittman broke into his wife’s apartment after he saw her with another man—Pittman and the man scuffled. In 2003, Pittman was accused of ramming his Hummer into his wife’s Mercedes. Also in his wife’s car was his son and his son’s babysitter.
Richard Quinn – TE
Born: Sept. 6, 1986
Height: 6’ 4”
Weight: 264 lbs.
College: North Carolina
Drafted: 2009 (Round 2, Pick 64)
NFL History:
Denver Broncos (2009−2010)
Washington Redskins (2011)
Cincinnati Bengals (2012)
Arizona Cardinals (2013)
Washington Redskins (2013)
New Orleans Saints (2014)
Career Highlight: His one reception was thrown by Tim Tebow
Highest NFL Salary: $310,000 (2009)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Sept. 7, 2009
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Quinn arrested after confrontation
While a rookie, Richard Quinn was arrested and spent the night in jail after he grabbed and violently shook his live-in girlfriend. When she tried to dial 911, Quinn took the phone away. She was forced to run to a neighbor’s house to call authorities.
Chris Rainey - RB
Born: March 2, 1988
Height: 5’ 9”
Weight: 180 lbs.
College: Florida
Drafted: 2012 (Round 5, Pick 159)
NFL History:
Pittsburgh Steelers (2012)
Indianapolis Colts (2013)
Arizona Cardinals (2014)
Career Highlight: Scored first career TD against Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 21, 2012
Current Contract: $6,300
Number of Arrests: Two
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Jan. 10, 2013
Resolution: Unresolved
NFL Suspension: None (but was immediately waived by Pittsburgh Steelers)
More Info: Pittsburgh Steelers waive Chris Rainey after arrest
"Time to Die B-tch." — Text message Chris Rainey sent to girlfriend while in college
While at the University of Florida, Chris Rainey pleaded guilty to misdemeanor stalking. As a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was charged with simple battery after an argument with his girlfriend over his cellphone turned violent. At one point in the melee with his alleged inamorata, Rainey pulled her out of a car and slapped her with an open hand. When she ran, he chased her down; his cellphone was in her handbag.
Robert Reynolds – LB
Born: May 20, 1981
Height: 6’ 3”
Weight: 242 lbs.
College: Ohio State
Drafted: 2004 (Round 5, Pick 165)
NFL History:
Tennessee Titans (2004-2006)
Career Highlight: Choking Wisconsin quarterback Jim Sorgi
Highest NFL Salary: $850,000 (2007)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Oct. 26, 2006
Resolution: Fined $300
NFL Suspension: One season (for violating the league’s substance abuse policy)
More Info: Arrest warrant for Titans' Reynolds to be withdrawn
In 2006, Robert Reynolds had been drinking while hanging out with his estranged wife and son. Somewhere along the way, Reynolds found a man’s number in his wife’s cell phone. He broke the phone, punched the wall, and stormed outside. His wife followed. Reynolds eventually shoved her into a wall. Reynolds’ wife wasn’t very cooperative with police but she did say he had been violent in the past.
Dominic Rhodes – RB
Born: Jan. 17, 1979
Height: 5’ 9”
Weight: 203 lbs.
College: Midwestern State
Drafted: Undrafted
NFL History:
Indianapolis Colts (2001–2006)
Oakland Raiders (2007)
Indianapolis Colts (2008)
Buffalo Bills (2009)
Indianapolis Colts (2010)
Career Highlight: XLI Super Bowl champion (2006 season)
Highest NFL Salary: $1.5 million (2007)
Number of Arrests: Two
Arrested For Domestic Violence: March 27, 2002
Resolution: Various treatment programs and $150 fee
NFL Suspension: 20 games (but all were for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy)
More Info: Saints' Dale Carter files for bankruptcy
Dominic Rhodes was arrested after he allegedly hit and shoved his live-in girlfriend. He was released after posting a $10,000 bond. He eventually paid a $150 fine. In 2007, Rhodes was caught driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone. For that indiscretion he was fined $2,000.
Ray Rice – RB
Born: Jan. 22, 1987
Height: 5’ 8”
Weight: 206 lbs.
College: Rutgers
Drafted: 2008 (Round 2, Pick 55)
NFL History:
Baltimore Ravens (2008-2013)
Career Highlight: Super Bowl XLVII Champion (2012 season)
Current Contract: Five year/$35 million (his contract was terminated on Sept. 8, 2014)
Nickname: “Ray” (his real name is Raymell)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Feb. 15, 2014
Resolution: Case dropped after Rice agreed to attend counseling
NFL Suspension: Originally two games then increased to an indefinite suspension
More Info: Ravens running back Ray Rice arrested after incident in Atlantic City
On Feb. 15, 2014 Ray Rice was arrested at a casino in Atlantic City after a fight with his fiancée. Security cameras caught the running back punching his wife-to-be and dragging her out of the lift. He was indicted by a grand jury on March 27, 2014. He married his fiancée on March 28, 2014. By the way, on Feb. 15 his fiancée was also arrested. Both were charged with simple assault-domestic violence.
Victor Riley – OT
Born: Nov. 4, 1974
Height: 6’ 5”
Weight: 340 lbs.
College: Auburn
Drafted: 1998 (Round 1, Pick 27)
NFL History:
Kansas City Chiefs (1998–2001)
New Orleans Saints (2002–2004)
Houston Texans (2005)
Career Highlight: Recovered two fumbles
Highest NFL Salary: $1.75 million (2004)
Number of Arrests: Two (DUI)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: May 23, 2001
Resolution: Diversion program
NFL Suspension: One game
More Info: NFL: All-Time Felon Team
Victor Riley rammed his vehicle into a car that contained his wife and baby daughter. He then left the scene of the accident.
Derrick Rodgers – LB
Born: Oct. 14, 1971
Height: 6’ 0”
Weight: 230 lbs.
College: Arizona State
Drafted: 1997 (Round 3, Pick 92)
NFL History:
Miami Dolphins (1997–2002)
New Orleans Saints (2003–2004)
Career Highlight: Started 111 of 116 games
Highest NFL Salary: $1.6 million (2002)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: July 18, 2002
Resolution: Sentenced to a 26-week domestic battery intervention program and 100 hours of community service; he was also ordered to write apologies to the victims.
NFL Suspension: One game
More Info: Rodgers offered plea deal
"I lost my mind'' — Derrick Rodgers to police
On July 18, 2002, at a South Beach restaurant, Derrick Rodgers hit a man with a metal chair who was having lunch with his wife. Rodgers thought his spouse was having an affair. When she tried to retrieve her handbag, Rodgers kicked and punched her in the chest.
Samari Rolle - CB
Born: Aug. 10, 1976
Height: 6’ 0”
Weight: 175 lbs.
College: Florida State
Drafted: 1998 (Round 2, Pick 46)
NFL History:
Tennessee Titans (1998–2004)
Baltimore Ravens (2005–2009)
Career Highlight: 31 career interceptions
Highest NFL Salary: $4.5 million (2004)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Feb. 14, 2005
Resolution: Counseling, probation, and diversion program; he also donated $10,000 to a domestic violence related charity
NFL Suspension: None (but was fined $58,823)
More Info: Fined Rolle gets off without suspension in domestic violence case
"I'm thankful I'm able to play. The Ravens have supported me and my wife and my family from Day One, and it's time to move forward."
On Valentine’s Day 2005, Samari Rolle was cuffed and hauled away from his former home in Brentwood, Tennessee after he allegedly assaulted his wife. She suffered a cut over her left eye. The Titans released Rolle a week later. He was then signed by the Baltimore Ravens.
Frostee Rucker - DE
Born: Sept. 14, 1983
Height: 6’ 3”
Weight: 280 lbs.
College: USC
Drafted: 2006 (Round 3, Pick 91)
NFL History:
Cincinnati Bengals (2006–2011)
Cleveland Browns (2012)
Arizona Cardinals (2013–present)
Career Highlight: In 2009, he nearly returned his lone interception for a touchdown
Current Contract: Two year/$2 million ($600,000 guaranteed)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: June 21, 2006
Resolution: Received three years’ probation and sentenced to 750 hours of community service
NFL Suspension: None (one game suspension was overturned on appeal)
More Info: Bengals' pick Rucker faces battery, vandalism charges
Frostee Rucker was officially charged with two counts of spousal battery and vandalism. The charges stemmed from an altercation Rucker had with his girlfriend during a party he had hosted. Rucker’s girlfriend suffered minor injuries and saw her Blackberry and cell phone damaged.
Robert Sands - S
Born: Nov. 3, 1989
Height: 6’ 4”
Weight: 220 lbs.
College: West Virginia
Drafted: 2011 (Round 5, Pick 134)
NFL History:
Cincinnati Bengals (2011-2012)
Career Highlight: In 2011, he appeared in one game
Highest NFL Salary: $465,000
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Jan. 4, 2013
Resolution: Unresolved
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Bengals’ Robert Sands arrested, accused of assaulting his wife
On the Friday before the Cincinnati Bengals clashed with the Houston Texas in the AFC Playoffs, Robert Sands was arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife. Sands’ wife was taken to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries.
Leon Searcy – OT
Born: Dec. 21, 1969
Height: 6’ 4”
Weight: 313 lbs.
College: Miami
Drafted: 1992 (Round 1, Pick 11)
NFL History:
Pittsburgh Steelers (1992-1995)
Jacksonville Jaguars (1996-2000)
Baltimore Ravens (2001)
Miami Dolphins (2002)
Career Highlight: Member of the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame
Highest NFL Salary: In 2001, signed a six-year, $31.5 million contract with Baltimore Ravens
Arrested For Domestic Violence: May 4, 2001
Resolution: Entered diversion and anger management programs
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Football Pro Jailed On Charge Of Battery After Wife Calls 911
When law enforcement officers arrived at the Sugar Bluff Road residence, they found Leon Searcy’s wife in tears. She had been kicked in the leg by her husband during an argument. He was arrested and held at the county jail without bail.
Rod Smith – WR
Born: May 15, 1970
Height: 6’ 0”
Weight: 200 lbs.
College: Missouri Southern State
Drafted: Undrafted
NFL History:
Denver Broncos (1994-2006)
Career Highlights: Member of Denver Broncos Ring of Fame and Two-time Super Bowl Champion
Highest NFL Salary: $3.5 million (2005)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Jan. 24, 2000
Resolution: Two years’ probation and counseling
NFL Suspension: None (but would have been fined $25,000 if he hadn’t adhered to his probation)
More Info: Denver's Rod Smith happy with NFL's decision
Rod Smith allegedly strangled, shoved, and beat his common-law wife. He later pleaded down to a case of misdemeanor verbal abuse.
Will Smith – DE
Born: July 4, 1981
Height: 6’ 3”
Weight: 282 lbs.
College: Ohio State
Drafted: 2004 (Round 1, Pick 18)
NFL History:
New Orleans Saints (2004–2013)
New England Patriots (2014)
Career Highlight: Super Bowl XLIV champion (2009 season)
Current Contract: One year/$870,000
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Nov. 27, 2010
Resolution: Case dropped after completion of community service and counseling
NFL Suspension: Two games (both for steroid use)
More Info: New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith arrested on domestic battery charge
Police witnessed Will Smith arguing with his wife. He also pulled her down the street by her hair. He was arrested around 2am and charged with domestic abuse battery.
Amari Spievey – S
Born: April 15, 1988
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 195 lbs.
College: Iowa
Drafted: 2010 (Round 3, Pick 66)
NFL History:
Detroit Lions (2010–2013)
Career Highlight: Five career interceptions
Highest NFL Salary: $630,000
Arrested For Domestic Violence: March 26, 2013
Resolution: Diversion program
NFL Suspension: None (but was released by Detroit Lions the following August)
More Info: NFL's Amari Spievey arrested after fight over child support
Amari Spievey and his girlfriend were arguing about child support. Their squabble led to both Spievey and the mother of his child being arrested for disorderly conduct. Spievey was also charged with third-degree assault and risk of injury to a child.
Randy Starks – DT
Born: Dec. 14, 1983
Height: 6’ 3”
Weight: 305 lbs.
College: Maryland
Drafted: 2004 (Round 3, Pick 71)
NFL History:
Tennessee Titans (2004–2007)
Miami Dolphins (2008–present)
Career Highlight: Two-time Pro Bowler
Highest NFL Salary: $1.075 million (2008)
Number of Arrests: Two
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Aug.12, 2006
Resolution: Case was dropped after attending anger management counseling
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Starks misses exhibition, arrested on domestic violence charge
Randy Starks turned himself in (just prior to a preseason game) after he assaulted his fiancée. His wife-to-be had her head slammed against a wall and she lost some fingernails. In 2009, Starks ran into a police officer with a Freightliner truck. He was arrested for aggravated battery but the charges were later dropped.
Dana Stubblefield – DT
Born: Nov. 14, 1970
Height: 6’ 2”
Weight: 290 lbs.
College: Kansas
Drafted: 1993 (Round 1, Pick 26)
NFL History:
San Francisco 49ers (1993–1997)
Washington Redskins (1998–2000)
San Francisco 49ers (2001–2002)
Oakland Raiders (2003)
New England Patriots (2004)
Career Highlight: Super Bowl XXIX champion (1994 season)
Highest NFL Salary: $650,000 (2002)
Number of Arrests: One (but he did plead guilty to lying to federal investigators)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Sept. 20, 2000
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Redskins' Stubblefield Arrested
"Just one of those normal arguments you get with your wife." — Dana Stubblefield
Dana Stubblefield was arrested, released on $2,500 bail, and told not to contact his wife for 48 hours. Allegedly, he assaulted his bride during an argument about luggage. The police saw no physical injuries on Stubblefield’s wife. In 2010, Stubblefield was sentenced to 90 days in jail for stealing his girlfriend’s mail.
Claude Terrell – OG
Born: April 20, 1982
Height: 6’ 2”
Weight: 330 lbs.
College: New Mexico
Drafted: 2005 (Round 4, Pick 134)
NFL History:
St. Louis Rams (2005-2007)
Career Highlight: Started 10 games at guard as a rookie
Highest NFL Salary: $360,000 (2007)
Number of Arrests: Three (assaulted a family member and raped a woman at gunpoint)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Oct. 10, 2007
Resolution: 30 days in jail (deferred) and $1,000 fine
NFL Suspension: None (but was cut by St. Louis Rams)
More Info: Rams release lineman Claude Terrell after assault arrest
Claude Terrell was arrested for assaulting his wife at a Hampton Inn. Police found obvious signs of injury. Terrell was found at another hotel and taken into custody. He was released by the St. Louis Rams (who were 0-7 at the time) hours after his arrest.
Chris Terry – OT
Born: Aug. 8, 1975
Height: 6’ 5”
Weight: 295 lbs.
College: Georgia
Drafted: 1999 (Round 2, Pick 34)
NFL History:
Carolina Panthers (1999–2002)
Seattle Seahawks (2002–2004)
Kansas City Chiefs (2006–2007)
Career Highlight: Started all 16 games in 1999 and 2000
Highest NFL Salary: $1 million (2004)
Number of Arrests: Three
Arrested For Domestic Violence: July 25, 2002
Resolution: Diversion program, counseling, and community service
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Terry out of town on legal matter, spokesman says
Chris Terry was accused of breaking down a bedroom door and pushing his wife into a wall. At the time of the incident, he was armed with a handgun. A protective order was soon issued keeping Terry away from his residence, his children’s schools, and their day-care centers.
Bryan Thomas - RB
Born: June 7, 1979
Height: 6’ 4”
Weight: 265 lbs.
College: Alabama-Birmingham
Drafted: 2002 (Round 1, Pick 22)
NFL History:
New York Jets (2002-2012)
Career Highlight: In 2006, led the New York Jets with 8.5 sacks
Highest NFL Salary: $1.9 million (2009)
Nickname: “One Year Wonder”
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Oct. 31, 2012
Resolution: Probation and a pretrial intervention program
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Jets linebacker Bryan Thomas charged with assaulting wife
On Halloween 2012, Bryan Thomas pushed his wife with a kitchen chair. He also punched her in the stomach and grabbed her neck. Police also arrested Thomas on several drug-related charges including one that stemmed from Thomas owning a hookah.
Brandon Underwood – CB
Born: June 24, 1986
Height: 6’ 1”
Weight: 197 lbs.
College: Cincinnati
Drafted: 2009 (Round 6, Pick 187)
NFL History:
Green Bay Packers (2009–2010)
Oakland Raiders (2012)
Dallas Cowboys (2013)
Career Highlight: Super Bowl XLV champion (2010 season)
Highest NFL Salary: $310,000 (2009)
Number of Arrests: Two (arrested for sexual assault in 2010)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: June 16, 2011
Resolution: Fined $767.50
NFL Suspension: Two games (cut by Green Bay Packers and hasn’t appeared in an NFL game since)
More Info: Brandon Underwood's Wife Says Incident Blown Out Of Proportion
Brandon Underwood celebrated the reception of his Super Bowl ring by getting arrested for domestic violence. Underwood and his wife were arguing in their driveway when he ripped a necklace from her neck. He also grabbed her and threw her to the ground.
Erik Walden – LB
Born: Aug. 21, 1985
Height: 6’ 2”
Weight: 250 lbs.
College: Middle Tennessee State
Drafted: 2008 (Round 6, Pick 167)
NFL History:
Dallas Cowboys (2008)
Kansas City Chiefs (2008)
Miami Dolphins (2008–2010)
Green Bay Packers (2010–2012)
Indianapolis Colts (2013–present)
Career Highlight: NFC Defensive Player of the Week (2010)
Current Contract: Four year/$16,000,000
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Nov. 25, 2011
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: One game (for head-butting Delanie Walker)
More Info: Packers linebacker Erik Walden arrested
Erik Walden started the holiday season off on the wrong foot when he assaulted his girlfriend and sent her to the hospital. Due to the four-day Thanksgiving weekend, Walden had to stay in jail through Monday. Walden’s girlfriend later recanted her story.
Daryl Washington – LB
Born: Oct. 9, 1986
Height: 6’ 2”
Weight: 230 lbs.
College: Texas Christian
Drafted: 2010 (Round 2, Pick 47)
NFL History:
Arizona Cardinals (2010-Present)
Career Highlight: 2012 Pro Bowler
Current Contract: Four year/$32,000,000 ($5 million guaranteed)
Number of Arrests: Two (arrested as a teenager for robbery)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: May 3, 2013
Resolution: One year of supervised probation
NFL Suspension: 20 games (all for violating the league's substance policy)
More Info: Arizona Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington suspected to be involved in domestic dispute
Daryl Washington allegedly grabbed and shoved his ex-girlfriend (also the mother of his daughter) with both hands. During her fall, Washington’s ex-girlfriend broke her right collarbone.
Fabian Washington – CB
Born: June 9, 1983
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 180 lbs.
College: Nebraska
Drafted: 2005 (Round 1, Pick 23)
NFL History:
Oakland Raiders (2005–2007)
Baltimore Ravens (2008–2010)
New Orleans Saints (2011)
Career Highlight: Picked off Chad Pennington in AFC Wild Card game
Highest NFL Salary: $1.715 million (2009)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Feb. 19, 2008
Resolution: Diversion program
NFL Suspension: One game
More Info: Washington's Feb. arrest leads to 1-game suspension
"I put myself in a bad situation, and I did not handle it the right way.” — Fabian Washington
Fabian Washington was arrested at his Florida home after police found a red mark on his live-in girlfriend. He was charged with domestic battery.
Donte Whitner – S
Born: July 24, 1985
Height: 5’ 10”
Weight: 208 lbs.
College: Ohio State
Drafted: 2006 (Round 1, Pick 8)
NFL History:
Buffalo Bills (2006 – 2010)
San Francisco 49ers (2011 – 2013)
Cleveland Browns (2014 – present)
Career Highlight: Played in Super Bowl XLVII (2012 season)
Current Contract: Four year/$28 million ($15.5 guaranteed)
Nickname: “Hitner”
Number of Arrests: Two
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Nov. 5, 2006
Resolution: Case dropped
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Bills' Whitner arrested for harassment in alleged dispute
While with the Buffalo Bills, Donte Whitner was arrested after a dispute with his girlfriend. He was arraigned and then released. Had the charges not been dropped, Whitner would have been facing 15 days in jail. In 2009, Whitner was Tasered and arrested in downtown Cleveland as the police tried to break up a fight outside of a night club at 3am.
Kevin Williams – DT
Born: Aug. 16, 1980
Height: 6’ 5”
Weight: 311 lbs.
College: Oklahoma State
Drafted: 2003 (Round 1, Pick 9)
NFL History:
Minnesota Vikings (2003–2013)
Seattle Seahawks (2014–present)
Career Highlight: Five-time All-Pro
Current Contract: One year/$2.1 million
Number of Arrests: Two (drunk driving in 2003)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: Aug. 28, 2005
Resolution: One year’s probation and $1,000 fine
NFL Suspension: Two games (for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances)
More Info: Vikings DT to plead not guilty to assault charge
According to police records, Kevin Williams was upset with his wife because she wasn’t wearing her wedding ring. Williams, who had been drinking, threw her across the bed. When police arrived they found Williams’ wife with blood on her shirt and lacerations on her arm.
Cedrick Wilson – WR
Born: Dec. 17, 1978
Height: 5’ 10”
Weight: 183 lbs.
College: Tennessee
Drafted: 2001 (Round 6, Pick 169)
NFL History:
San Francisco 49ers (2001–2004)
Pittsburgh Steelers (2005–2007)
Career Highlight: Super Bowl XL champion (2005 season)
Highest NFL Salary: $1.9 million (2007)
Number of Arrests: One (as well as one indictment)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: March 19, 2008
Resolution: Unresolved
NFL Suspension: None
More Info: Steelers cut Wilson after he's arrested for allegedly punching ex-girlfriend
"…I'm a man that's always tried to keep my nose clean." — Cedrick Wilson
On March 19, 2008, Cedrick Wilson entered the Patron Mexican Grill and approached his ex-girlfriend and mother of his child. He pushed her and then punched her in the face. Wilson was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers not long after he was charged. In 2012, Wilson was indicted on federal fraud charges. He was accused of hiring others to take his teacher certification exams.
Claude Wroten – DT
Born: Sept. 16, 1983
Height: 6’ 2”
Weight: 295 lbs.
College: Louisiana State
Drafted: 2006 (Round 3, Pick 68)
NFL History:
St. Louis Rams (2006–2007)
Career Highlight: Had a sack and forced fumble as a rookie
Highest NFL Salary: $530,000
Number of Arrests: Two (drug possession while attending LSU)
Arrested For Domestic Violence: June 28, 2007
Resolution: Unresolved
NFL Suspension: Four games (for violating the league’s substance abuse policy)
More Info: DT Wroten Faces Misdemeanor After Incident at LSU
The incident occurred on the campus of LSU but at the time Claude Wroten was a member of the St. Louis Rams. Wroten broke down the door to an ex-girlfriend’s campus apartment after she refused to return some of his items. Wroten was apprehended by campus police.
Dishonorable Mention:
O.J. Simpson
Although this person's worst domestic violence arrest was before the year 2000 (it was in 1994), a list like this wouldn't be complete without mentioning O.J. Simpson. Most know the details of this already.
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